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Nevertheless, if you feel better following written instructions, read on . . .

After looking carefully at the Figure 1-7, begin by turning the power c$L and removing the printer cover. Then slide the print head gently to the center of the printer. Next, set one of the ribbon spools on a ribbon spool post, being careful to have it wind/

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Figure 1-7.You’ll find this diagram of the ink ribbon path inside your SG-lo/15 for easy reference when you change ribbons.

unwind exactly as shown in the figures. The spool should fit so that the drive pins engage the spool.

Next, you start threading the ribbon. The only tricky part is around the print head, so pay particular attention to Figure l-9. The ribbon should fit in the slot between the print head and the ribbon guide. Use a ballpoint pen to work the ribbon down between the print head and the ribbon guide.

The other thing to watch is the position of the eyelet near the end of the ribbon. This works exactly like a typewriter ribbon eyelet; it can’t get by the slotted guide, which causes the ribbon to automatically reverse its direction.

SG-10, SG-15 specifications

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Star Micronics SG-10, SG-15 user manual Print head

Models: SG-10 SG-15

Figure 1-7.You’ll find this diagram of the ink ribbon path inside your SG-lo/15 for easy reference when you change ribbons.

unwind exactly as shown in the figures. The spool should fit so that the drive pins engage the spool.

Next, you start threading the ribbon. The only tricky part is around the print head, so pay particular attention to Figure l-9. The ribbon should fit in the slot between the print head and the ribbon guide. Use a ballpoint pen to work the ribbon down between the print head and the ribbon guide.

The other thing to watch is the position of the eyelet near the end of the ribbon. This works exactly like a typewriter ribbon eyelet; it can’t get by the slotted guide, which causes the ribbon to automatically reverse its direction.

SG-10, SG-15 specifications